ATI RN
Medical Surgical ATI Proctored Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
Identify the areas of symptom investigation using PQRST that still need to be addressed to provide additional important information (select all that apply).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answers are 'Timing,' 'Quality,' 'Severity,' and 'Precipitating.' Using the PQRST framework ensures comprehensive evaluation of symptoms. Timing refers to onset and duration; Quality describes the nature of the symptom; Severity quantifies intensity; and Precipitating factors explore triggers.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has come to the health clinic with diarrhea of 3 days’ duration. He says the stools occur five or six times per day and are very watery. Every time he eats or drinks something, he has an urgent diarrhea stool. He denies being out of the country but did attend a large family reunion held at a campground in the mountains about a week ago.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
When selecting audiovisual and written materials as teaching strategies, what is important for the nurse to do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Review the materials before use for accuracy and appropriateness to learning needs and goals.' Ensuring the materials are accurate and appropriate is critical to effective teaching. Providing materials beforehand or ensuring they cover all needed information may not always be feasible or necessary.
Question 4 of 5
After listening to her, which statement would be included as part of a motivational interview?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
For each of the nursing diagnoses listed, identify at least two normal expected physiologic changes related to aging that could be etiologic factors of the diagnosis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.